Meaning of Signatures

Principal Investigator

Agrees to abide by the sponsor's and University of Alberta's regulations governing awards

Will use the grant only for the purpose for which it is awarded

Identifies certification requirements for use of animals, human subjects and biohazardous materials

Agrees to abide by the sponsor's and University of Alberta's regulations regarding animal care, ethical considerations in the use of human subjects in research, and biohazard

Agrees to provide copies of certification approvals to the Research Services Office prior to starting the project

Certifies that the information provided in the application is complete and accurate

Has included all the costs of the project in the budget including indirect costs where permitted by the agency

Has full understanding of sponsor's and University of Alberta's policies with respect to graduate student rights, confidentiality provisions, conflict of interest/commitment and treatment of intellectual property and

Co-Investigator(s)

Agree that the principal investigator will administer the grant on behalf of the group

Dean(s) and Chair(s)

The signatures of the dean(s) and chair(s) certify that:

The investigator(s) meets the sponsor's eligibility requirements

The department(s) and faculty(ies) are willing to administer the research funds in accordance with university and sponsor policies

They are aware of the proposed project

Adequate space and other resources will be available to carry out the research in a responsible manner according to University of Alberta policies, e.g., intellectual property, conflict of interest/commitment, one-over-one signatures, delegation of signing authority and

The budget information has been reviewed to ensure that it is appropriate, realistic, and contains appropriate indirect costs where allowable

Research Services Office/Research Facilitator (RSO/RF)

The signature of the RSO/RF certifies that:

The research is consistent with university and sponsor policies, including those associated with animal care, biohazards, and ethics approval with respect to human subjects

The institution will release funds to the Investigators once all conditions and necessary certification requirements have been met and

The University of Alberta will administer the funds on behalf of the investigator in full compliance with both sponsor and university terms and conditions